7G--Special Notice of Intent to Sole Source Award
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Qualification Details
Fit reasons
- NAICS alignment with historical contract wins in similar service areas.
- Scope strongly matches core technical capabilities and delivery model.
Risks
- Past performance thresholds may require one additional teaming partner.
- Potential clarification needed on staffing minimums before bid/no-bid.
Next steps
Validate eligibility requirements, assign capture owner, and schedule partner outreach to confirm teaming strategy before submission planning.
Quick Summary
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), Communications Branch, has issued a notice of intent to award a sole-source, firm-fixed-price contract to RDO Equipment Co. for the procurement of TOPCON GNSS equipment and software. While this is not a request for competitive quotes, the government will consider capability statements from interested parties submitted by January 28, 2026.
Scope of Work
The requirement involves the purchase of specialized hardware and software for construction and data collection, specifically:
- TOPCON Hiper XR GNSS receivers
- Data collectors
- Pocket 3D software
These tools are essential for accurate construction layout, grade control, and as-built data collection. The procurement includes a trade-in program for existing units to reduce acquisition costs.
Contract & Timeline
- Type: Firm Fixed-Price (Sole Source Intent)
- Set-Aside: None specified
- Response Due: January 28, 2026, at 3:00 PM EST
- NAICS Code: 334511 (Search, Detection, Navigation, Guidance, Aeronautical, and Nautical System and Instrument Manufacturing)
- PSC Code: 7G22 (IT and Telecom—Network: Satellite and Rf Communications Products)
Rationale for Sole Source
The government intends to sole-source this requirement to RDO Equipment Co. based on several factors:
- Integration: The new equipment must fully integrate with existing TOPCON machine control systems already in use.
- Proprietary Nature: TOPCON equipment is proprietary and available only through authorized dealers.
- Cost Efficiency: RDO Equipment Co. provides a specific trade-in program that offers substantial savings to the government.
Submission Instructions
Interested parties who believe they can meet these requirements must submit a written statement of capabilities. The statement must provide clear and convincing evidence that competition would be advantageous to the government. Responses must be sent via email to Carter Duke (carter_duke@fws.gov). Telephone requests will not be honored.